Then, Sandy overnights her Six Pack Story about the origin of the FedEx logo, and Ashley explains how awkward dudes can save lives with Be The Match’s hilarious campaign.

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]]>31:47yesfullWay Happier Than Pepsi in the 90sThu, 26 Jul 2018 16:03:19 +0000This week in Hot Off the Bench Press, Generation Wild gets wilder, Instagram designs clothing, ads get banned and then banned again, Starbucks try to be inclusive while also not being inclusive, and Jeff Goldblum is seductive.

Then Ashley has Number Fever in her Six Pack Story about the Pepsi riots in the Philippines, and Sandy gets happy in her story about one of Geico’s broadcast campaigns.

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]]>29:29yesfullListen. Think. Poop.Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:12:02 +0000This week in Hot Off the Bench Press, Amazon sells just a few things, biscuits make fun of millennials, another internet challenge is causing injuries, Kit Kat gets romantic, men have it rough, Papa John is Papa Racist, and KFC warms Ashley’s cat lady heart.

Then, the hate starts to flow. With Six Pack Stories dedicated to the cringeworthy, the lame, and the just plain bad, Sandy squats with the story behind Squatty Potty and Ashley gives a play-by-play on LG’s awful Smart TV commercial.

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Then, Ashley bursts through a wall to tell her Six Pack Story about the Kool-Aid Man, and Sandy finds her beach in the basement to talk about Corona.

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]]>This week in Hot Off the Bench Press, Virginia is for reality TV lovers, Cheetos is the new Rorschach test, Roseanne says bye bye and we say yay yay, the extra crispy Colonel gets dramatic, and Starbucks does its part.

Then, Ashley bursts through a wall to tell her Six Pack Story about the Kool-Aid Man, and Sandy finds her beach in the basement to talk about Corona.

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]]>27:33yesfullCannes You Feel the Rage Tonight?Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:41:44 +0000This week in Hot Off the Bench Press, Cards Against Humanity glitter bombs people who totally asked for it, IHOb’s campaign hobbles, Dove gets real, and influencers bring about the end of the world.

Then, Sandy and Ashley get pissed, inspired, and everything in between with more standout winners from the Cannes Lions Festival.

]]>31:28yesfullA Six Pack of CannesThu, 21 Jun 2018 16:50:57 +0000This week in Hot Off the Bench Press, a local agency goes through ch-ch-ch-ch-changes, Facebook tries to annoy us even more, Dominos does what the government won’t, and Instagram declares war on YouTube.

Then we get into all things Cannes - the BS, the scams, the winners, and the winners that made Ashley mad and drove Sandy crazy.

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]]>30:27yesfullInternational House of Data BreachesThu, 14 Jun 2018 18:49:29 +0000This week in Hot Off the Bench Press, Uber still has issues, dads get even cheesier, Sonic is in a pickle, Ash gets excited about a headline, Ogilvy gets a facelift, and Amazon tows a dino.

Then Ashley drops some useful knowledge in her Six Pack Story about the GDPR, and Sandy hops and hobbles with IHOP's big announcement.

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]]>35:32yesfullSwoosh BabyThu, 31 May 2018 17:32:00 +0000This week in Hot Off the Bench Press, Roseanne gets canned, we’re still sad we couldn’t get some shoes, Ikea makes us veerrry veerrry sleepy, Marcel opens his eyes, maternity leave is most definitely not a vacation, and sexual harassment allegations go to court.

Then, Ashley lets her ovaries talk in her Six Pack Story about Gerber Baby, and Sandy just does it with the story behind Nike’s iconic logo.

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]]>35:20yesfullI Heart FrootThu, 24 May 2018 18:04:14 +0000This week in Hot Off the Bench Press, a music video is intense, another episode of “people need to calm down”, shoes and shakes come together, moms get interviewed, the most boring billboard ever is boring, and women are awesome.

Then, Sandy loves tourism (shocker) and tells us about the I <3 NY campaign, and things get fruity with Ashley’s Six Pack Story on Whatever Froots Your Loops.

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]]>www.rhapodcast.com Join our Facebook group (Rock Hard Ads) to discuss this week's stories with all your favorite people, and probably some of your not-so-favorite people. Twitter & Instagram: @rhapodcast]]>26:41yesfullThe World Wrestles, We JudgeThu, 19 Apr 2018 16:50:01 +0000This week in Hot Off the Bench Press, a big ad guy is out for unknown (but totally known) reasons, Mother needs babies, a local agency does cool local stuff, Barcelona tries to help abandoned dogs, and a local photographer hangs out with a celebrity.

Then, for Ashley’s Six Pack Story, she dives into her secret obsession - the WWE, and Sandy tries not to judge everyone with Planet Fitness.

]]>This week in Hot Off the Bench Press, a big ad guy is out for unknown (but totally known) reasons, Mother needs babies, a local agency does cool local stuff, Barcelona tries to help abandoned dogs, and a local photographer hangs out with a celebrity. Then, for Ashley’s Six Pack Story, she dives into her secret obsession - the WWE, and Sandy tries not to judge everyone with Planet Fitness. See everything we talked about at www.rhapodcast.com Join our Facebook group (Rock Hard Ads) to discuss today's stories. Twitter & Instagram: @rhapodcast ]]>33:15yesfullHick Hop Potato ChipsThu, 12 Apr 2018 19:43:10 +0000This week in Hot Off the Bench Press, Facebook is still causing trouble, Bud Light gets citrusy, the Loooong Loooong Man steals our hearts, MGM Grand does the right thing, Diet Coke panders to millennials, and WPP bans fun.

Then, Sandy does us a flavor with a Six Pack Story about Lay's, and Ashley goes real hard with her Hardee’s and their new campaign.

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]]>40:17yesfullDragon AnalyticaThu, 29 Mar 2018 14:30:00 +0000This week in ad news, stock photos get charitable, Wendy's drops some semi-fire tracks, some shady stuff happens in the BMW review, The Egotist gets a new look, KFC goes for the gamers, Pinterest is all-in on DIY, and the NRA spends a crap-ton of money.

]]>This week in ad news, stock photos get charitable, Wendy's drops some semi-fire tracks, some shady stuff happens in the BMW review, The Egotist gets a new look, KFC goes for the gamers, Pinterest is all-in on DIY, and the NRA spends a crap-ton of money. Then, Sandy tells us why we shouldn't trust our Facebook overlords and Ashley speeds things up with an intense Range Rover driving challenge. See everything we talked about at rhapodcast.com Join our Rock Hard Ads Facebook group to discuss the stories and share your own. Twitter & Instagram: @rhapodcast ]]>34:47yesfullThe Trash BagThu, 22 Mar 2018 16:16:08 +0000This week in ad news, Georgia (no, not that Georgia) responds well to a PR disaster, Roseanne gets political, Rihanna claps back at Snapchat, Bumble swipes left on Tinder, and lawyers get a new spokesperson.

Then, Sandy has her Six Pack Story in the bag with the origin of the Birkin Bag, and Ashley gets Trashley with a story about The Trash Isles.

]]>35:30yesfullStart Everything With "So"Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:31:50 +0000This week in ad news, a sad follow-up to Sandy's ALS story, Taylor Swift is a copycat, Apple makes us cry internally and marvel at set design, Burger King makes burgers with a car fire, powerful women in advertising come together, and an advertising guy in London makes our Bottom 5 list.

Then, Ashley has some issues with car advertising and Chevy's "Real People, Not Actors" campaign, and Sandy is super cool and popular when she talks about Abercrombie & Fitch's history and new marketing.

]]>This week in ad news, a sad follow-up to Sandy's ALS story, Taylor Swift is a copycat, Apple makes us cry internally and marvel at set design, Burger King makes burgers with a car fire, powerful women in advertising come together, and an advertising guy in London makes our Bottom 5 list.

Then, Ashley has some issues with car advertising and Chevy's "Real People, Not Actors" campaign, and Sandy is super cool and popular when she talks about Abercrombie & Fitch's history and new marketing.

]]>40:35yesfullDon't Mess with the KakapoThu, 08 Mar 2018 18:30:14 +0000This week in ad news, the McDonald's arches get flipped and cropped, people can commute in Roseanne's living room, a Vegas billboard gets real, Twitter's first Oscar spot gives us chills, Alexa gives us the creeps, and Facebook cares about women.

Then, Sandy puts on a short-sleeved polo to talk about Lacoste's new partnership to help endangered animals, and Ashley gets trashy with the origins of "Don't Mess With Texas".

]]>This week in ad news, the McDonald's arches get flipped and cropped, people can commute in Roseanne's living room, a Vegas billboard gets real, Twitter's first Oscar spot gives us chills, Alexa gives us the creeps, and Facebook cares about women.

Then, Sandy puts on a short-sleeved polo to talk about Lacoste's new partnership to help endangered animals, and Ashley gets trashy with the origins of "Don't Mess With Texas".

]]>35:11yesfullThe Pure Witch ProjectThu, 01 Mar 2018 17:15:44 +0000This week in ad news, women are finally allowed to drink scotch, the UK freaks out when they can't get their fried chicken, no one out footballs The Hut, Tinder fights for emoji equality, and companies say L8R to the NRA.

Then, Ashley grabs her camcorder and walkman to tell us about the genius viral marketing behind the 90s hit The Blair Witch Project, and Sandy gets back to her tourism-loving roots for the Pure Michigan campaign.

]]>This week in ad news, women are finally allowed to drink scotch, the UK freaks out when they can't get their fried chicken, no one out footballs The Hut, Tinder fights for emoji equality, and companies say L8R to the NRA.

Then, Ashley grabs her camcorder and walkman to tell us about the genius viral marketing behind the 90s hit The Blair Witch Project, and Sandy gets back to her tourism-loving roots for the Pure Michigan campaign.

]]>34:41yesfullPizza That Doesn't Suck? Surprising. Thu, 22 Feb 2018 18:55:45 +0000This week in ad news, something sketchy is happening at an LA agency, Serta is more than sorta comfortable, and NBC is making a ridiculous amount of money.

Then, Sandy makes us all hungry with the Domino's comeback story, and Ashley is conflicted about Geico.

]]>35:43yesfullPardon Me, Would You Have Any Wine?Thu, 15 Feb 2018 16:58:52 +0000This week in ad news, Tesla goes to space, Hapa Sushi preps us for the end of the world, a local agency is up for the Hall of Fame, a bunch of ad dudes get canned, feminism wins Valentine's Day, and Playstation makes sports way more interesting.

Then, Ashley explains the rap genre's obsession with Grey Poupon and Sandy pops open a bottle of wine and gets criminal with 19 Crimes.

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]]>This week in ad news, Tesla goes to space, Hapa Sushi preps us for the end of the world, a local agency is up for the Hall of Fame, a bunch of ad dudes get canned, feminism wins Valentine's Day, and Playstation makes sports way more interesting.

Then, Ashley explains the rap genre's obsession with Grey Poupon and Sandy pops open a bottle of wine and gets criminal with 19 Crimes.

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]]>32:25yesfullThe Superest AdsThu, 08 Feb 2018 18:41:24 +0000Welcome to the first annual/whenever-we-want Rock Hard Ad Awards! This week, we recap the best, worst, and most meh spots from the "Big Game". Who will win the Do You Even Lift Bro Award? The Best Bill Hader Impression? And the coveted 8-Pack Ads Award? Well...we're not going to tell you here. Just go listen.

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]]>Welcome to the first annual/whenever-we-want Rock Hard Ad Awards! This week, we recap the best, worst, and most meh spots from the "Big Game". Who will win the Do You Even Lift Bro Award? The Best Bill Hader Impression? And the coveted 8-Pack Ads Award? Well...we're not going to tell you here. Just go listen.

See the ads we talked about (if you haven't already seen them a million times) at www.rhapodcast.com

Join our FB group (Rock Hard Ads) and comment with your opinions on the winners.

Then, Sandy screams for ice cream with campaigns from Halo Top, and Ashley gets cheesy with the World's Largest Blind Taste Test.

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]]>37:04yesfullHoly Smokes, That is One Fine ToonThu, 18 Jan 2018 18:37:20 +0000This week in ad news, another tone-deaf brand does another tone-deaf thing, the NY Times gives us chills, teenagers are idiots, and Tom Brady is old.

Then, Ashley tells the story of a brand mascot turned internet sex symbol and Sandy lights up for a smoke-free future with Philip Morris.

Then, Sandy says ’tis the season to talk about agency holiday cards, and Ashley loses herself in the moment with Eminem’s album launch.

]]>26:50yesfullYo Quiero Some AppleThu, 14 Dec 2017 22:00:37 +0000This week in ad news, local agencies rock super hard, Disney buys the world, Days 2 and 3 of Cards Against Humanity's holiday campaign are revealed, CP+B does what we all want to do and cuts ties with the state of Florida, Netflix copies Spotify, and baby creatives are getting roasted.

]]>This week in ad news, local agencies rock super hard, Disney buys the world, Days 2 and 3 of Cards Against Humanity's holiday campaign are revealed, CP+B does what we all want to do and cuts ties with the state of Florida, Netflix copies Spotify, and baby creatives are getting roasted.

]]>38:27yesfullCan You Buy My Mayo Now?Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:21:02 +0000This week in ad news, an attorney general candidate tells it like it is, Mary and Joseph find out who the father is, big daddy agencies get recognized by Adweek, Spotify makes us laugh with their 2018 goals, Dilly Dilly gets silly silly, and Patagonia makes us outdoor-lovers proud with their new homepage.

Then, Sandy asks the eternal question - "Can you hear me now?" and Ashley tells the story of a super sketchballs mayo company.

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]]>This week in ad news, an attorney general candidate tells it like it is, Mary and Joseph find out who the father is, big daddy agencies get recognized by Adweek, Spotify makes us laugh with their 2018 goals, Dilly Dilly gets silly silly, and Patagonia makes us outdoor-lovers proud with their new homepage.

Then, Sandy asks the eternal question - "Can you hear me now?" and Ashley tells the story of a super sketchballs mayo company.

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]]>33:36yesfullApply Directly to the SWAT TeamThu, 30 Nov 2017 17:32:40 +0000This week in ad news, Chipotle's CEO peaces out, we ARE the champions of the world, a Denver coffee shop goes national for a big mistake, Cards Against Humanity does it again, Apple's holiday spot convinces Ashley to buy super expensive headphones, and a potential advertising scandal emerges.

Then, Ashley talks about the most annoying ad ever. Ashley talks about the most annoying ad ever. Ashley talks about the most annoying ad ever. Then, Sandy brings a heavy-hitter to the stage with Pepsi's huge fail.

]]>This week in ad news, Chipotle's CEO peaces out, we ARE the champions of the world, a Denver coffee shop goes national for a big mistake, Cards Against Humanity does it again, Apple's holiday spot convinces Ashley to buy super expensive headphones, and a potential advertising scandal emerges.

Then, Ashley talks about the most annoying ad ever. Ashley talks about the most annoying ad ever. Ashley talks about the most annoying ad ever. Then, Sandy brings a heavy-hitter to the stage with Pepsi's huge fail.

]]>35:39yesfullOne-Pack StoriesThu, 16 Nov 2017 20:00:00 +0000This week in ad news, gnarly one-star reviews work in a resort's favor, Cards Against Humanity saves America, streaming is taking over the population (or just households), Carmax responds to the viral used car commercial, someone spends a ridiculous amount of money on a painting, a new video game has a PR nightmare, and Nascar makes Ashley feel something.

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]]>This week in ad news, gnarly one-star reviews work in a resort's favor, Cards Against Humanity saves America, streaming is taking over the population (or just households), Carmax responds to the viral used car commercial, someone spends a ridiculous amount of money on a painting, a new video game has a PR nightmare, and Nascar makes Ashley feel something.

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]]>25:23yesfullCalifornia Gamin'Thu, 09 Nov 2017 18:15:07 +0000This week in ad news, the deadline is coming the deadline is coming, a used car gets a pro commercial treatment, Papa John's kinda cuts ties with the NFL but also kinda doesn't, the KFC Twitter followers story gets a plot twist, and some cool analytic-y email-y stuff is happening.

Then, Sandy dreams big with a Visit California YouTube takeover campaign, and Ashley lets her gamer side out with Call of Duty's "There's a Soldier in All of Us" campaign.

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]]>This week in ad news, the deadline is coming the deadline is coming, a used car gets a pro commercial treatment, Papa John's kinda cuts ties with the NFL but also kinda doesn't, the KFC Twitter followers story gets a plot twist, and some cool analytic-y email-y stuff is happening.

Then, Sandy dreams big with a Visit California YouTube takeover campaign, and Ashley lets her gamer side out with Call of Duty's "There's a Soldier in All of Us" campaign.

]]>33:42yesfullThink Outside the AppleThu, 26 Oct 2017 21:01:05 +0000This week in ad news, KFC's social team is clever AF, strange things are about to start happening again, Hulu steals a broadcast leader, CNN battles fake news and bananas, and Bodyform says it's time for people to get over period weirdness.

Then, Sandy puts it in reverse and backs up her Six Pack Story with the help of VW Trailer Assist, and Ashley shares some of her favorite Halloween ads.

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]]>This week in ad news, KFC's social team is clever AF, strange things are about to start happening again, Hulu steals a broadcast leader, CNN battles fake news and bananas, and Bodyform says it's time for people to get over period weirdness.

Then, Sandy puts it in reverse and backs up her Six Pack Story with the help of VW Trailer Assist, and Ashley shares some of her favorite Halloween ads.

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]]>29:10yesfullMcSplitsThu, 19 Oct 2017 18:25:13 +0000This week in ad news, Burger King sticks up for bullied burgers (and teens), we get excited about future Whole Foods ads, agencies come together to market the ACA, someone takes out an ad to get Trump impeached, and Will Ferrell can't get off his phone.

Then, Ashley limbers up to talk about the most epic of splits in a Volvo ad, and Sandy goes international with McDonald's marketing and makes us hungry but also kinda regretful of our food choices.

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]]>This week in ad news, Burger King sticks up for bullied burgers (and teens), we get excited about future Whole Foods ads, agencies come together to market the ACA, someone takes out an ad to get Trump impeached, and Will Ferrell can't get off his phone.

Then, Ashley limbers up to talk about the most epic of splits in a Volvo ad, and Sandy goes international with McDonald's marketing and makes us hungry but also kinda regretful of our food choices.

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]]>29:36yesfullSo Hot Off the Bench PressThu, 12 Oct 2017 17:37:41 +0000Sandy is back! We had so much news to catch up on, we decided to dedicate a whole episode to Hot Off the Bench Press.

We talk about an awesome new podcast, a statue scandal, a soap scandal, Carl's Jr. being super thirsty for Amazon, AIM saying goodbye, Denver's airport not thinking things through, a local advertising award show, taco fashion and millennial's fave brands.

]]>Sandy is back! We had so much news to catch up on, we decided to dedicate a whole episode to Hot Off the Bench Press.

We talk about an awesome new podcast, a statue scandal, a soap scandal, Carl's Jr. being super thirsty for Amazon, AIM saying goodbye, Denver's airport not thinking things through, a local advertising award show, taco fashion and millennial's fave brands.

]]>33:51yesfullPumpkin Spice NoodlesThu, 05 Oct 2017 18:15:46 +0000This week in ad news, a fart contest wins our hearts, Pinterest and Target take their relationship to the next level, and The Rock gets creative.

Then, Ashley talks scarcity marketing and the beloved PSL, and special guest, Jimmy, tells us about some of his favorite, and not-so-favorite ambient marketing campaigns.

First, we get to know Suzanne of Growth Marketing Werks, her business, and her involvement in the Colorado ad community.

Then, Ashley says, "WAZZUPPP" to a classic Budweiser campaign, and Sandy wants us all to eat mor chikin at Chick Fil-A.

Special thanks to our guest, Suzanne of Growth Marketing Werks, for inviting us to WeWork to record this week's special episode!

Find us on Facebook (Rock Hard Ads) or Twitter and Instagram (@rhapodcast). Then, head over to the website (www.rhapodcast.com) for the episode notes and links to everything we talked about this week.

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]]>This week, RHA goes live.

First, we get to know Suzanne of Growth Marketing Werks, her business, and her involvement in the Colorado ad community.

Then, Ashley says, "WAZZUPPP" to a classic Budweiser campaign, and Sandy wants us all to eat mor chikin at Chick Fil-A.

Special thanks to our guest, Suzanne of Growth Marketing Werks, for inviting us to WeWork to record this week's special episode!

Find us on Facebook (Rock Hard Ads) or Twitter and Instagram (@rhapodcast). Then, head over to the website (www.rhapodcast.com) for the episode notes and links to everything we talked about this week.

Check out Suzanne's company at www.growthmarketingwerks.com

]]>30:21yesfullPre-Selected WomanThu, 17 Aug 2017 19:37:18 +0000This week in ad news, we recap the 6-second spots from the Teen Choice Awards, two agencies win some big accounts, Instagram takes another step to transform into Facebook, condoms get way more exciting, and Peyton Manning gets protected by a man-sized otter.

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]]>This week in ad news, we recap the 6-second spots from the Teen Choice Awards, two agencies win some big accounts, Instagram takes another step to transform into Facebook, condoms get way more exciting, and Peyton Manning gets protected by a man-sized otter.

Then, Ashley tells us about the impending Banana Sun, and Sandy talks about world-traveling singles and Delta's Dating Wall.

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]]>29:54yesfullAll You Need Is a Hand and a MattressThu, 03 Aug 2017 17:23:16 +0000This week in ad news, Starbucks closes the door on our tea-shaped hearts, Amazon continues to take over the world, Fox tests 6-second ads because millennials, Coke Zero gets the axe, and Denny's and fake Diplo get into a Twitter feed.

Then, Sandy makes us all jealous of her sleeping situation by telling us about Casper's marketing, and Ashley gets racy with her favorite campaigns from....ummm...an adult website.

]]>This week in ad news, Starbucks closes the door on our tea-shaped hearts, Amazon continues to take over the world, Fox tests 6-second ads because millennials, Coke Zero gets the axe, and Denny's and fake Diplo get into a Twitter feed.

Then, Sandy makes us all jealous of her sleeping situation by telling us about Casper's marketing, and Ashley gets racy with her favorite campaigns from....ummm...an adult website.

]]>32:53yesfullIt's Finger Lickin' BadThu, 27 Jul 2017 19:30:42 +0000This week in ad news, Sandy and Ashley talk about Subway's kinda not new look, the return of a show Ashley really needs to watch, the fastest new business pitch ever, tequila replacing water, a disappointing shark race, and the ad agency behind "Winter is Coming".

Then, Sandy takes us through the many faces of the infamous Colonel Sanders (from bad to great), and Ashley rages over a recent Toyota campaign.

See all the stuff we talked about during this episode on our Facebook, and chat with us on Twitter and Instagram (@rhapodcast).

]]>This week in ad news, Sandy and Ashley talk about Subway's kinda not new look, the return of a show Ashley really needs to watch, the fastest new business pitch ever, tequila replacing water, a disappointing shark race, and the ad agency behind "Winter is Coming".

Then, Sandy takes us through the many faces of the infamous Colonel Sanders (from bad to great), and Ashley rages over a recent Toyota campaign.

See all the stuff we talked about during this episode on our Facebook, and chat with us on Twitter and Instagram (@rhapodcast).

]]>33:18yesfullMeet Me in the Creepy BasementThu, 20 Jul 2017 13:00:00 +0000This week in ad news, two giant clients (hey that rhymes) are up for review, and Trump Jr. becomes an iconic coverboy with an even more iconic word-stache.

Then, Sandy perks us up with memorable Starbucks campaigns, and Ashley tells us about one of the most disturbing campaigns there ever was.

]]>This week in ad news, two giant clients (hey that rhymes) are up for review, and Trump Jr. becomes an iconic coverboy with an even more iconic word-stache.

Then, Sandy perks us up with memorable Starbucks campaigns, and Ashley tells us about one of the most disturbing campaigns there ever was.

Then, Ashley takes us through the strangeness that is Cards Against Humanity, and Sandy gets creative with her own take on one of Johnsonville Sausage's hilarious campaigns.

See the spots and campaigns we talked about on our Facebook (Rock Hard Ads) and tell us your life goals on Twitter and Instagram (@rhapodcast).

]]>This week in ad news, Prime Day comes to Ashley's butt's rescue, there's a new (and depressing) YouTube top dog, and some erectile dysfunction brands "pull out" of NFL advertising.

Then, Ashley takes us through the strangeness that is Cards Against Humanity, and Sandy gets creative with her own take on one of Johnsonville Sausage's hilarious campaigns.

See the spots and campaigns we talked about on our Facebook (Rock Hard Ads) and tell us your life goals on Twitter and Instagram (@rhapodcast).

]]>32:33yesBoobs & Bedtime StoriesThu, 06 Jul 2017 19:29:37 +0000This week in ad news, the Declaration of Independence gets a modern update, Whole Foods looks for an agency to help them sell asparagus water, Sandy gives us the final scoop on Jay Z's album, and Oreo rolls out new flavors.

Then, Sandy tells us about a depressing, yet powerful youth campaign, and Ashley talks about boobs and burgers.

See the spots and campaigns we talked about on our Facebook (Rock Hard Ads), and chat with us on Twitter and Instagram (@rhapodcast).

]]>This week in ad news, the Declaration of Independence gets a modern update, Whole Foods looks for an agency to help them sell asparagus water, Sandy gives us the final scoop on Jay Z's album, and Oreo rolls out new flavors.

Then, Sandy tells us about a depressing, yet powerful youth campaign, and Ashley talks about boobs and burgers.

See the spots and campaigns we talked about on our Facebook (Rock Hard Ads), and chat with us on Twitter and Instagram (@rhapodcast).

Then, Ashley uncovers the advertising origins of breakfast, and Sandy talks about the newest evolution of Ikea directions.

See the stories from this episode on our Facebook (Rock Hard Ads), and tell us your thoughts (preferably the nice ones) on Twitter and Instagram - @rhapodcast.

]]>29:39yesMinisode: Cannes You Believe It's a Recap?Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:28:41 +0000In a special mini episode, we "recap" the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. And by "recap" we mean "talk about two of our favorite winners".

Hit us up on Facebook (Rock Hard Ads), Twitter or Instagram (@rhapodcast) to share your favorite winners from the festival. Or your least favorite. Or just how your day is going. We're nice people.

]]>In a special mini episode, we "recap" the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. And by "recap" we mean "talk about two of our favorite winners".

Hit us up on Facebook (Rock Hard Ads), Twitter or Instagram (@rhapodcast) to share your favorite winners from the festival. Or your least favorite. Or just how your day is going. We're nice people.

Then, we celebrate Pride Month with a deep-dive into some of our favorite LGBTQ campaigns, most of which make us sob uncontrollably.

]]>This week in advertising news, we talk about Amazon taking over the world, plagiarism allegations, and a big industry shake-up.

Then, we celebrate Pride Month with a deep-dive into some of our favorite LGBTQ campaigns, most of which make us sob uncontrollably.

]]>40:59yesFor All the Daddies Out ThereThu, 15 Jun 2017 22:47:31 +0000In our special Father's Day episode, we attempt to relate everything we talk about to dear ol' dads:

Yahoo is apparently still a thing, the Most Interesting Agency Shake-Up in the World, the Mac Daddy of advertising festivals, Pass the Heinz, cookie tattoos, dead dads and fish filet sandwiches, dead grandpas and road trips, and Jay Z being mysterious AF.

See the videos and ads we talked about on our Facebook, chat with us on Twitter, and see our sweet studio setup on Instagram.

@rhapodcast

]]>In our special Father's Day episode, we attempt to relate everything we talk about to dear ol' dads:

Yahoo is apparently still a thing, the Most Interesting Agency Shake-Up in the World, the Mac Daddy of advertising festivals, Pass the Heinz, cookie tattoos, dead dads and fish filet sandwiches, dead grandpas and road trips, and Jay Z being mysterious AF.

See the videos and ads we talked about on our Facebook, chat with us on Twitter, and see our sweet studio setup on Instagram.

@rhapodcast

]]>42:28yesFirst Rule of Advertising: Never Stop Talking About AdvertisingThu, 08 Jun 2017 19:29:26 +0000In the very first episode, Sandy and Ashley introduce themselves and discuss the NFL lifting the ban on liquor ads, an innovative broadcast media buy, and a viral anti-terrorism video.]]>In the very first episode, Sandy and Ashley introduce themselves and discuss the NFL lifting the ban on liquor ads, an innovative broadcast media buy, and a viral anti-terrorism video.]]>27:33yes